Qualcomm introduced new processors for smartphones with an emphasis on AI

According to TechCrunch, Qualcomm today announced two flagship smartphone processors called Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, with a focus on improving artificial intelligence-related features. At its annual Snapdragon summit, Qualcomm said the new chips could enable improved personalization for AI agents. The processors are equipped with new sensor hubs that can run small models with up to 200 million parameters. With the help of the new touch hub, smartphones will be able to locally launch a personal scribe and distinguish between voice commands from different users. Additionally, the hub can create memories based on device usage to make more precise task automation suggestions. The company noted that the new chip can run a full voice agent that handles incoming and outgoing voice commands. The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 includes a new accelerator element that is designed to run models more efficiently. The high-end version of Extreme can locally run a Mixed Expertise (MoE) model with 30 billion parameters. This means that although the overall size of the model is 30 milli

ardov, only certain parameters are activated to perform a specific task. By comparison, at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June, Apple unveiled a 20 billion parameter blended expertise model that is the most advanced of the third generation of its base models. The new Qualcomm processor also brings pixel-level control to cameras to deliver a more professional experience, as well as improved stabilization and motion awareness. The Extreme version supports video recording in 8K at 60fps and 4K240 for ultra-high-resolution slow motion. It also allows you to use the new Advanced Professional Video (APV) codec for professional recording. Moreover, both chips can use AI to improve sound quality and reduce noise. It also features Qualcomm's new voice bubble technology, which isolates user noise during calls. At the event, Motorola announced its Motorola Signature 27 smartphone, powered by Snapdragon Gen 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, which will be available later this year. Qualcomm is working on more than 40 AI devices, but there is still a perception that...

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